© Lee Taylor
© Lee Taylor
50 Pence - Elizabeth II The State Opening of Parliament
2015 year| Gold plated copper | 27 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#169294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Right facing Queen Elizabeth II with coloured image of Members of Parliament attend the Queen in the Lords Chamber
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH II
FIFTY PENCE
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (The State Opening of Parliament) 2015 from Guernsey made of Gold plated copper weighing 27 g is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's first State Opening of Parliament in 1965. The coin's design depicts an image of the Queen in her coronation regalia, surrounded by the symbols of the four evangelists - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. This design was created by the artist, Timothy Noad, and was specifically commissioned for this coin.
